What a Victim Can Expect in a Typical Evangelical Church Victim reports abuse to her pastor. Pastor does not believe her claims, or at least believes they are greatly exaggerated. After all, he "knows" her husband to be one of the finest Christian men he knows, a pillar of the church. Pastor minimizes the severity… Continue reading Thursday Thought — What a Victim Can Expect in a Typical Evangelical Church
Category: Unjust church responses
unhelpful responses by pastors and leaders, idolatry of marriage, Pharisaism, legalism, wolves in sheep’s clothing, church discipline misused, cult dynamics, Patriarchy
A True Story of Redemption from the Pit of Abuse
This is the story of one of our newer readers at ACFJ. She graciously gave us permission to publish it as a means of encouraging and helping others dealing with abuse, including the abuse at the hands of their church. Many blessings in Christ upon her and her family! This is her story. As you… Continue reading A True Story of Redemption from the Pit of Abuse